House hunting is hard. Rising home prices, limited inventory, and bidding wars are ruining what could otherwise be an amazing experience for your family—finding a new home that suits your needs, personality, and lifestyle.
Because of this, prospective homeowners are looking to new construction as an alternative solution. There are advantages to this route. Namely, that you get a customized home designed for your needs and wants—not to mention sidestepping the competitiveness of the modern market.
But still, new home builds bring their challenges. Things like long wait times, rising material costs, and difficulties with your contractor can make the building process stressful and expensive. But there is some good news—and a method of home-building that’s taking Indiana (and many other parts of the US) by storm.
In this article, we’ll explore a third option for getting a custom home that doesn’t break the bank or your morale. It’s a construction style becoming more and more popular in Indiana every year—and one that can save you a whole lot of money, stress, and hassle.
Durable, Economic, and With a Touch of Rustic Charm
With the challenges of buying on the open market and building a conventional home, many Indianans are turning to a building technique called post-frame construction.
Post-frame structures—also known as barndominiums in the residential space—are buildings supported by large wooden posts set deep into the ground. These posts, placed around the periphery of the structure, eliminate the need for traditional framing and even a foundation.
Post-frame buildings are incredibly durable, energy efficient, and flexible in design, and as a result are gaining in popularity for use in agricultural spaces, commercial use of all kinds, and even as primary residences for homeowners seeking a unique, modern, and affordable home.
Why Indiana Homeowners Are Choosing Barndominiums
Here are a few of the unique advantages offered by post-frame construction. As you’ll see, their growing popularity is for good reason.
1. Flexible Layouts and Floor Plans
Without the need for load-bearing walls, barndominiums (or “barndos” for short), offer unprecedented flexibility in designing your living space.
If you appreciate high ceilings, open floor plans, and large windows, barndominiums might be the choice for you.
2. Lower Building Costs
On average, barndominiums cost significantly less per square foot than conventional homes. There are a few reasons why.
For one, without the need for internal framing, post-frame buildings save big on lumber costs. Additionally, barndos are less labor intensive and time consuming to build than traditional construction techniques. They also don’t require the typical excavation costs of a conventional foundation.
3. Lower Monthly Energy Bills
The metal siding and roofing surrounding a barndominiums wooden support posts offer excellent insulation and make post-frame buildings inexpensive to heat and cool.
Not only does this lower monthly bills, but also reduces the strain on your HVAC system that can wear it out prematurely (and a new heating and cooling system is not cheap).
4. Low Maintenance and Durable
The metal exterior of post-frame buildings in Indiana saves on more than just energy bills. These materials are also naturally pest, rot, and decay resistant—meaning you’ll be saving big on headaches and water damages as the years go by.
5. Living in a Modern Home with a Rustic Touch
While barndominiums have an impressive list of advantages over conventional home building techniques, one of the most attractive may simply be the way they look.
Timber frame construction is often featured on the exterior of barndominiums, or in timber frame accents and exposed wooden support beams along the ceiling. And the bottom line is that a timber frame house is a stunning place to live—and a big reason why they’re winning the hearts of Indianans each year.
Take the First Step Toward Your Dream Home Today
If you’re considering a new home, we encourage you to consider custom post-frame buildings in Indiana. And don’t let the name “barndos” fool you. These striking homes are anything but a barn—and the practical and aesthetic benefits of barndominiums are making them a much more common site here in Indiana.
If you’re curious about what’s possible for your new home, please reach out for a complimentary consultation. Our crews are committed to providing you value—whether or not you ultimately go with us to build your new home. If you do, you can rest assured you’ll receive quality workmanship, honesty, fairness, and trust—all backed by a full 10-year workmanship warranty on every aspect of your new barndominium.
In other words, there’s no reason to wait—start the process of dreaming up your new home today. Our crews are ready to help you through that process in any way we can. We can’t wait to hear from you and come up with a plan for expanding your horizons.
